Cinnamon reached me before the car door even shut, drifting across a parking lot surrounded by quiet Pennsylvania farmland. I only planned a quick stop for a jar of jam, but I left an hour later with sticky fingers and a pie box on my lap.
Tall apple crumb pie, piled with buttery streusel, has a way of turning a detour into a tradition. Here is why so many hungry travelers keep making the same happy drive.
A Pennsylvania Dutch Village on Old Philadelphia Pike
Right along Old Philadelphia Pike, at 3529 in the small town of Intercourse, sits Kitchen Kettle Village. It is not one single bakery but a whole cluster of shops, kitchens, and eateries gathered around brick paths in the heart of Lancaster County.
Think of it as a Pennsylvania Dutch main street shrunk down to walking size. You will find specialty food stores, a canning kitchen, craft shops, restaurants, and even lodging for folks who want to stay the night…